Monthly Archives: August 2011

Stash Report 8/28/11

Posted on August 28, 2011 by quiltpaintcreate

I didn’t use or purchase any fabric this week. I quilted one of the charity tops, but both the top and backing were donated.    I can’t believe the time I saved and the improvement in my free motion quilting … Continue reading →

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The Winding Road

Posted on August 27, 2011 by quiltpaintcreate

While my machine was in for service this week, I worked on some design ideas.  This quilt started it.  I saw it in an ad in a quilting magazine. I have a fat quarter pack of plaids I wouldn’t mind … Continue reading →

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Patsy Thompson Feather Class

Posted on August 25, 2011 by quiltpaintcreate

Saturday I went up to The Quilt Patch in Tecumseh and took a Free Motion Feather class with Patsy Thompson. If you ever have the chance to take one of Patsy’s classes, do it.  She packs in so much information, … Continue reading →

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Stash Report 8/21/11

Posted on August 21, 2011 by quiltpaintcreate

After the last report I didn’t think I’d have changes for several weeks, but I was wrong. A local quilt shop had a fat quarter sale, and I decided to stop and see what they had in black and white … Continue reading →

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Long Overdue Swap Block

Posted on August 20, 2011 by quiltpaintcreate

I put off making this block for months, but now it’s finished. It doesn’t feel like much sewing for the week.  I handed the Cobblestone top off to the quilter and I spent a couple nights gathering supplies for my … Continue reading →

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Another Good Gluten Free Bread

Posted on August 16, 2011 by quiltpaintcreate

A while back I tried Gluten Free Kitchen’s bread mix and loved it.  I couldn’t imagine why I would try any other brand. Fast-forward several months.  I haven’t been to Whole Foods in forever, and I can only find the … Continue reading →

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Stash Report 8/14/11

Posted on August 14, 2011 by quiltpaintcreate

The quilt top and the dyed back are stacked together on the bed, just waiting for me to drop them off for quilting.  The back makes 3.5 yards out.   I spent so much time on dyeing that back that … Continue reading →

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Much Better

Posted on August 12, 2011 by quiltpaintcreate

I over dyed the backing fabric yesterday with much better results.   It isn’t exact, but it’s close enough for me.  The fabric has a fair amount of patterning, which also surprised me.  I thought I mixed the dye really … Continue reading →

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The Dye Job That Wasn’t

Posted on August 10, 2011 by quiltpaintcreate

I few days ago I mentioned dyeing fabric for the back of my recently finished top.  I did that last night and washed it out this morning. I don’t pretend to be a precision dyer.  So much of quilting is … Continue reading →

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Stash Report 8/7/11

Posted on August 7, 2011 by quiltpaintcreate

I finished the Cobblestone top for another yard out. With the multiple commutes from hell I thought I’d never get any sewing done.  I cut the cream borders late Friday night and realized Saturday morning that I cut them wrong.  … Continue reading →

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